Questions answered by Michael Ryan Juarez

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I had a 2 yr lease w my landlord. he got mad because i called the police and filed an eviction against me.

Michael's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

Mr. Smollens is right. If you have an attorney you probably will not have any issues.

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I have just found out that the taxes on my house have not been paid. But I have been paying rent for taxs to a third party.

Michael's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

Your probably going to need to lawyer up for this one. Fraud claims are complicated. Avvo provides a find a lawyer tab above.

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I have a roommate on a month to month payment with no lease agreement, How much notice do i have to give him to evict him?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

Sometimes that happens. I second Mr. Parks' advice.

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Is it legally possible for a city utility company to hold a landlord responsible for an unpaid bill left by a former tenant?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

Read the code or have a lawyer review it for you. Then either demand the co turn the water back on or pay the bill and sue the former tenant for...

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Do i have to pay rent if my landlord fails to fix things ive requested to have fixed? Plus my stove burner is a fire hazard

Michael's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

1) Yes you always have to pay rent or face eviction. 2) Half off is probably a little excessive for the issues described. In CA we have the...

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Live in boyfriend HAS TO GO

Michael's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

I am only licensed to practice law in California. If I had a CA client with the same facts you provided I would give her two options. (1) If...

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Leak in basement.

Michael's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

If it was a freak accident then you probably cannot recover from him. However if he knew or should have known the pipe needed to be repaired but...

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If my EX-husband wants to fight after 3 years divorce battle ended, what should I do?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

You need an attorney to fight this ongoing battle for you so you give your focus to your children. Our system permits legal challenges depending on...

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About 36 hours ago my landlord showed up at my house. He came around back and let himself in. with no notice, and broke the lock

Michael's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

Mr. Bonnici is right. The only thing I have to add is, if your landlord is entering your residence for the purpose of influencing you to vacate the...

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Have a friends live in trailer on my property need it moved off.

Michael's answer | Answered on January 26, 2013

It depends on their status as either guests on your property or residents. If they are residents I believe you should follow normal eviction...

Michael Ryan Juarez's Answers (702)

I had a 2 yr lease w my landlord. he got mad because i called the police and filed an eviction against me.

I have just found out that the taxes on my house have not been paid. But I have been paying rent for taxs to a third party.

I have a roommate on a month to month payment with no lease agreement, How much notice do i have to give him to evict him?

Is it legally possible for a city utility company to hold a landlord responsible for an unpaid bill left by a former tenant?

Do i have to pay rent if my landlord fails to fix things ive requested to have fixed? Plus my stove burner is a fire hazard

Live in boyfriend HAS TO GO

Leak in basement.

If my EX-husband wants to fight after 3 years divorce battle ended, what should I do?

About 36 hours ago my landlord showed up at my house. He came around back and let himself in. with no notice, and broke the lock

Have a friends live in trailer on my property need it moved off.